It is extremely important for classes to be structured so that students know what to expect and can more at ease in the learning process. I am an Algebra 1 teacher at Pulaski County High School. A typical day in my classroom looks like the following routine. Students Arrive to class, pick up their binder, calculator, and warm up and sit down at their seat.
A structured classroom helps students with disabilities because they are in a safe environment. It is important for students to be able to walk in, look at the board, and see their exceptions for the day. http://theautismhelper.com/classroom-structure/
A typical day in my classroom looks like the following routine.
Students Arrive to class, pick up their binder, calculator, and warm up and sit down at their seat.
- Students complete warm up (10 minutes)
- Review of previous days material (2-5 minutes)
- Notes/Graphic Organizer/ Doodle Notes ( 10 minutes)
- Independent practice (10-15 minutes)
- Activity (usually hands on) (15- 20 minutes)
- Homework (10 minutes)
- Exit Slip and Pack up (5 minutes)
Please note the above schedule is for a hour and thirty minute block, thus times would need to be altered for a period class.The following is an article on tips for new teachers on providing structure in their classroom. https://www.thoughtco.com/keys-to-providing-structure-in-the-classroom-3194338
A structured classroom helps students with disabilities because they are in a safe environment. It is important for students to be able to walk in, look at the board, and see their exceptions for the day. http://theautismhelper.com/classroom-structure/
References:
Classroom Structure {Why is it Important?}. (2015, January 18). Retrieved April 22, 2017, from http://theautismhelper.com/classroom-structure/
Meador, D. (n.d.). Why a Structured Classroom is a Successful Classroom. Retrieved April 22, 2017, from https://www.thoughtco.com/keys-to-
providing-structure-in-the-classroom-3194338